How to Control Wastage in Restaurant Cooking
Controlling food wastage is important in the restaurant industry as it can have a significant impact on the profitability of the business. Here are some tips on how to control wastage in restaurant cooking:
- Proper inventory management: Keep track of inventory levels and order only what is necessary to avoid over-ordering and spoilage.
- Portion control: Train kitchen staff to properly portion ingredients to avoid over-preparing or over-serving.
- Menu planning: Plan menus based on the seasonality of ingredients and the expected demand to reduce wastage.
- Utilise ingredients fully: Use all parts of the ingredients, such as using vegetable scraps to make stocks or using leftover meats in soups or stews.
- Proper storage: Ensure that ingredients are stored properly to maintain their freshness and quality.
- First in, first out (FIFO): Use the FIFO method when preparing ingredients and storing them to ensure that older ingredients are used first.
- Monitor waste: Keep track of food waste on a daily basis to identify patterns and areas for improvement.
- Staff training: Train staff on the importance of reducing food waste and provide them with the tools and knowledge to implement waste reduction strategies.
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